"This is the first time in 29 years that there's no federal money for beach projects," Scott Wahl, Avalon's business administrator, said.
Wahl said no federal dollars have been allocated for beach replenishment in 2025, which he added is crucial to protecting coastal communities and driving tourism.
The last project completed in Avalon was in 2023.
"The beaches are the economic engine for the southern shore area and without them we don't have an economy," Wahl said.
"Our number one message is, now is the time to speak up," Dan Ginolfi, the executive director of the American Coastal Coalition, said.
Ginolfi said the shore towns are now vulnerable to weather and erosion, as well as another hurricane season.
"I think every coastal community with a beach nourishment project should be concerned about this," Ginolfi said.
Read the full story here: https://www.cbsnews.com/philadelphia/news/new-jersey-shore-beach-replenishment/
NJ Spotlight: https://www.njspotlightnews.org/video/federal-cutbacks-hit-nj-beach-renewal-projects/
Inquirer: https://www.inquirer.com/news/new-jersey/nj-beach-replenishment-federal-funding-20250721.html